The report describes a combined social and physical measurement survey which investigated the traffic vibration nuisance experienced by people in residential roads. Interviews with residents, and measurements of noise and traffic were carried out at 14 sites in London. The relations between the physical parameters of traffic and traffic noise and the degree of vibration nuisance experienced by …
The report describes a study in Kenya which measured the rate of loss of airbone fine materials dispersed from the road relative to the speeds and types of vehicle. recent experimental studies in USA and Canada are reviewed of utilising bitumens, chemicals, waste chemicals and local materials for dust-proofing unpaved roads, and a critical appraisal is made of the techniques. The conclusions of…
Proceedings of seminar Q and R. Road design and highway maintenance